BE YE HOLY

Memory Verse
" .. ./ am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect." Genesis 17:1b
BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 24:3-10
INTRODUCTION
In our last lesson, we considered why believers must be holy and some benefits of holiness. Today, we shall look further into the benefits· of holiness and why God does not condone unholy living.

OUTLINES
1. OTHER BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
2. WHY GOD DOES NOT CONDONE UNHOLY LIVING

OTHER BENEFITS OF HOLINESS
There are many rewards attached to holiness. One of them is answered prayers - Luke 1:13; Psalm 34:15-17. The tomorrow of a righteous person is determined by God Isaiah 3:10: Jer.29: 11. A man that fears and obeys God will enjoy divine health Exodus 15:26. He also enjoys supernatural provisions from the EI-Shaddai God - Psalm 92:12. The cup of a holy child will always overflow and as well enjoy overtaking blessings - Psalm 23:5; Deut. 28:1-2. Lastly, he that loves to do that which is right in God's presence will be victorious, promoted and endowed with supernatural anointing - Deut. 28:7; Hebrews 1 :9.
WHY GOD DOES NOT CONDONE UNHOLY LIVING
If two do not agree, they cannot walk together. God cannot condone sin because everything about Him is holy and hence Christians are commanded to be perfect in holiness, body, soul and spirit. Our glorious God lives in holiness. His throne is holy. The angels around are holy and holiness is their song. In fact, He also lives in a holy city. - Romans 6:19, 22; 2 Corinth. 7:1; Ephesi.ans 4:24; 1 Thess.4:7; Exodus 15:11; Psalm 47:8; Rev. 14:10; Rev. 4:8; Rev. 22:19.


CONCLUSION
A nation that fears God and lives righteously shall be exalted. Disobeying God’s instructions will lead to divine rejection and eternal condemnation. 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Revelations 22:14-15; Proverbs 14:34.


QUESTIONS
1. Supply the right answers to the question in Psalm 24:3.
2. What are the other benefits of holiness?
3. Why will God not condone ungodliness